Who will be the next President of India?

27-02-2017

Who will be the next President of India?

The term of President of India Pranab Mukherjee will come to an end in July 2017. So, BJP has already begun the exercise to find the next President. As of now, Four Names have been under consideration.

Murali Manohar Joshi (83):

Joshi has been associated with RSS since 1944. He became BJP President in 1991. He conducted Ekta Yatra from Srinagar to Kanyakumari in 1992. He was hailed for hoisting Nation Flag at Lal Chowk on Republic Day. Played active role in Ayodhya movement seeking construction of Ram Mandhir. He spent 19 months in prison during Indira Gandhi s emergency in 1975. He worked as Union Minister in Vajpayees regime.
Sushma Swaraj (65):

Two reasons behind considering Sushma s name for President post - Good Performance as External Affairs Minister & being a Woman. Even Congress wouldnt be opposing if she was elevated. But, Health Issues were a concern.
Sumithra Mahajan (74):

Present Lok Sabha Speaker is in race for President of India. She got elected from Indore Lok Sabha constituency as many as 8 times. Even she have good relations with RSS.

Draupadi Murmu (59):

The first woman Governor of Jharkhand hails from Odisha. She is a tribal and actively participated in social service for 20 years. In 1997, She made her political entry and got elected as councillor. Thereafter, She entered Odisha Assembly as an MLA and also took the award of "Best Legislator". So far, No tribal has served as President of India. She would create history if BJP prefers her to replace Pranab.